A transnational Company that is leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, we believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates is looking for Accounting Managers focused on GBS.

• Provides leadership and support to GBS General Ledger supervisors and staff including proactive GAAP accounting guidance, troubleshooting support, and issue escalation
• Ensures establishment and effectiveness of internal controls
• Performs financial analysis; validates explanations provided by Supervisors
• Performs appropriate Financial Certifications
• Provides tactical direction to GBS General Ledger supervisors and teams in performance of General Ledger and related processes
• Coordinates and integrates across process areas
• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of general ledger accounting activities including journal entries, recurring entries and accruals, allocations, and related transactions and reporting
• Authorizes period close and open of new period
• Troubleshoots escalated issues, makes decisions, communicates and escalates as appropriate
• Manages performance cycle for GBS General Ledger supervisors, staff, and teams
• Supports recruiting, staffing, training and onboarding processes as appropriate
• Oversees performance management processes (e.g., goal setting, performance evaluation, etc.); completes performance evaluations for direct reports
• Oversees time management processes (e.g., time approval, scheduling, etc.)
• Performs other management responsibilities as appropriate
• Coordinates and liaises closely with Regional and Corporate Finance as well as operations management as appropriate
• Leads and supports continuous improvement processes/projects
• Completes General Ledger supervisor responsibilities (as necessary and appropriate)

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Preferred Education

• Masters in Accounting or CPA/Equivalent

Required Minimum Experience

• At least 7 years progressive experience in an accounting function with 3 years directly related managerial experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a finance shared services organization.
• Experience developing and implementing processes, procedures, systems and or standards.
• Previous Experience Manufacturing Company Is Preferred.
  

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Expert proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• Proficiency with ERP, Finance and general ledger software preferred
• Ability to manage periodic General Ledger closing

Abilities And Skills

• Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to effectively manage resources (personnel, equipment, materials, facilities, funds and reputation).
• Demonstrates skills in problem solving, team building, total quality management.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of policies, procedures and/or precedents to resolve diverse issues and make effective decisions.
• Ability to monitor and control department expenses, schedules and progress.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written and listening) skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and present ideas clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization both orally and written
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationship with both internal and external clients.
• Ability to model and champion Kodak’s values and competencies